It wasn't just the music in that movie, though I do love the songs. It's the narrative itself I respond to so strongly. Sister Mary Clarence fighting in her unique way for these kids that she sees for exactly who they are, and that she loves for exactly who they are.

"If you wanna be somebody, if you wanna go somewhere, you gotta wake up and pay attention." As a teacher, this is a hell of a mantra.

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And this morning, I picked up A Wrinkle in Time for the first time in years. Before I knew it, I was halfway done.

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The power of that story. Meg, so awkward and smart and unsure of herself. Calvin O'Keefe, what a freaking dreamboat. And Mrs. Whatsit and Charles Wallace and tesseracts. All of it.

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It was like sliding into a perfectly warm bath with a glass of wine and chocolate, but in book form. It was the story I needed today - children being smart, overcoming Evil.

Also, look at the ways stories have connected me to the people in my life.

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My mom and I share books weekly. It's a huge part of our relationship. My best friend looks to me for book recommendations every time we're together. I've deepened work friendships by bonding over books and superhero tv.